Fit, Fabulous & Over Fifty

Natural Pain Relievers Tools and techniques for managing chronic pain — without opioids. These are some of the non pharmaceutical tools and techniques for managing chronic pain. Acupuncture Because its potential for pain relief is so great, acupuncture is

If you’ve ever experienced it, you’ll sympathize with the fact that back pain has the potential to be among the most debilitating of issues that you can come across. To ensure you can effectively protect your sleep from interference, here

5 Important Tips to Help You Run Pain-Free A few weeks ago, I was working with a female runner who asked me, “Will I ever run pain-free again?” This is a question that I receive regularly, and one which I

 Deep Tissue Massage Benefits Whether you’re an athlete with a daily high demand placed on your body or recovering from an injury or illness, deep tissue massage has some benefits to offer you. Deep tissue massage is an effective

Exercise Now, Avoid Depression Later We all know that exercise is good for our hearts. Now a recent study in JAMA Psychiatry shows it may also benefit our long-term mental health. Researchers report that physical fitness in midlife lowered the

5 Knee Exercises to Reduce Pain and Injury When your knees hurt, it’s hard to exercise. Knee pain that you experience during, or after, exercise can be enough to deter you from even trying. If you’re a woman over 55,

The Major Health Benefits of Giving a Simple Hug We all know that cuddling with your romantic partner after a long, stressful day can go a long way in making you feel better. But now, a study, confirms that getting

What Your Shoulder Blades Can Tell You About Your Health But it shouldn’t come as a surprise; busted shoulder blades are endemic among computer users. When we sit at a desk all day, staring into a computer, we’re basically

Beat Cold Weather Blahs With Superfoods It’s not your imagination — weathering winter gets tougher the older you get. You probably have less energy to tackle cleaning snow from your windshield, or pushing the shopping cart through frozen slush. But

Want to Reduce Stress in Your 60s? Here’s How to Beat Anxiety with Herbal Medicines If you regularly feel apprehensive or panicky, or experience feelings of dread, you could have general anxiety disorder in which you worry excessively about a